Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an investigative attorney and physical security specialist. This is the first in a two-part series about the current state of ...

This is a giant padlock icon that says 'Caps Lock On' and takes over a huge amount of screen real-estate whenever you press the Caps Lock key. We guess the idea is that it's very possible to ...

This is the first thing that you should do. Perform a power reset and see if it works for you. Some laptops have a power reset button. If your laptop has such a button, use it to perform a power reset ...

How long does it take someone to compromise this HP laptop lock, and what sinister tools do they need? Fifteen seconds. Screwdriver. Uh… maybe it’s time to start looking into a lock for your lock.

Imagine you’re typing away on your laptop inside of a busy café. You hear your coffee order being yelled out and now you’ve got to make your way up front and leave your laptop behind. What if an ...

I don't know who needs to hear this, but you should lock your laptop screen every time you step away. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for ...